Aerial Spray

The Kansas Adjutant General is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide aerial application of herbicides to control Musk Thistle at Smoky Hill Air Force National Guard Range in Salina, Kansas. The contract involves two separate applications, one in the spring (April 15 – May 15) and one in the fall (October 20th – November 20th or prior to soil freeze-up), with specific application rates and requirements. The vendor will be required to provide aerial spray services, including the application of herbicides, with a minimum total volume of spray per acre. • The spring application will cover approximately 800 acres, with a rate of 2 lbs. active ingredient 2,4-D LVE and 4 oz of Milestone per acre. • The fall application will cover approximately 3,800 acres, with a rate of 4 oz. Milestone per acre. • The vendor must ensure that all applications meet the specified requirements and are completed within the designated timeframes.